truelife Care T3 Contact Thermometer Instruction Manual

CARE T3
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Care T3 Contact Thermometer

The TrueLife Care T3 is a contact thermometer designed to measure body temperature from the mouth, armpit or rectum. It can also be used to measure water temperature.

BOX CONTENTS

1× TrueLife Care T3 thermometer
1× Travel case
1× CR2032 battery
1× Instruction manual
1× Safety instructions

PRODUCT LAYOUT

FIRST USE

1. Remove the thermometer from the travel case.
2. Slide off the battery cover.
3. Take the battery out.
4. Remove the plastic insulating strip.
5. Insert the battery back into the compartment with the correct polarity.
6. Replace the battery cover.
7. Before use, clean the tip with a damp cloth.

GUIDELINES

For the most accurate measurement, follow these guidelines:
− To determine elevated temperature and fever, the user‘s normal temperature must first be determined.
Take several readings when the user is in a healthy state and note the result for later comparison.
− The thermometer and user should be in the same temperature environment for at least 30 minutes before taking a reading.
− The user should not drink, eat, be physically active or bathe prior to taking the reading.
− Do not breastfeed before or during the reading.

MEASUREMENT

The thermometer uses two phases of measurement – predictive and precision.
Predictive measurement gives you a reading in about 5 seconds, providing quick information on whether you have a fever. This type of measurement is very accurate and uses an algorithm to calculate the temperature that would have been reached with a full-length measurement (for example, 5 minutes). However, to achieve the most accurate result and to fine-tune the measurement, there is a second phase – precision measurement.
Precision measurement refines and aligns the predictive findings of the thermometer to the most accurate reading over a period of several minutes.
Note: The measurement time may vary depending on the mode used, the environment and the user‘s condition.

Taking a reading:

1. Clean the tip with a damp cloth.
2. Turn on the thermometer by pressing the power button.
3. Three colours (green/orange/red) will flash in sequence on the thermometer, followed by the last reading taken, the selected mode (orL / udr / rct / bth), then three dashes ( – – – ) and the measurement icon indicating that the thermometer is now ready for use.
4. Place the thermometer in the chosen place – the dashes  on the display will start to move and the measurement icon in the right corner will begin to flash, indicating that the thermometer has successfully started taking a reading.
5. The thermometer will complete predictive measurement after approx. 5 seconds, emitting an audible signal (5 beeps for about 5 seconds) and lighting up the display in the corresponding colour. The measurement icon will also stop flashing. At this point, it is possible to stop but if you want the temperature reading to be as accurate as possible, follow the points below.
6. Next the thermometer will start the precision measurement phase.
7. Keep the thermometer in place and wait.
8. After a few minutes (depending on the measurement site), a second, longer audible signal will sound (10 beeps for about 10 seconds) and the measurement icon will disappear.
9. The display will then show the precise measured value.
10. After taking a reading, turn off the thermometer by pressing the power button. Alternatively, it will switch itself off after 10 minutes to save battery.

COLOURED BACKLIGHT

The thermometer also indicates the measured temperature using the coloured backlight of the display.
Temperature up to 37.2 °C (98.96 °F) – green backlight (normal body temperature)
Temperature from 37.3 to 37.7 °C (from 99.14 to 99.86 °F) – orange backlight (elevated temperature)
Temperature 37.8 °C (100.04 °F) and above – red light (fever) + audible fever alert

SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT MODE

The thermometer allows you to measure the temperature in three places on the body and the temperature of water. To achieve the most accurate results, set the thermometer‘s measurement mode for the specific site you are taking the reading from. To select the mode, proceed as follows:

1. Turn on the thermometer by pressing the power button.
2. When the currently selected mode appears on the display, press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds until the display flashes.
3. Now you can toggle between modes, by pressing the power button.
4. After choosing the mode, simply wait until the display stops flashing and the thermometer will display 3 dashes ( – – – ) and the measurement icon indicating the thermometer is ready to take a reading.
5. Take a temperature reading.
   orL – Oral mode – for measuring the temperature from the mouth
   udr – Underarm mode – for measuring the temperature from the armpit
   rct – Rectal mode – for measuring the temperature from the rectum
   bth – Bath mode – for measuring water temperature

MEASUREMENTS IN INDIVIDUAL MODES

1. Oral mode
   a. Before using the thermometer, do not eat or drink anything (especially hot and cold food or drinks) and keep your mouth closed for 3–10 minutes before starting the measurement.
   b. Place the thermometer in your mouth under your tongue in one of the two pockets to the left or right of the root of the tongue.
   c. Close your mouth and try to breathe evenly through your nose during the measurement (so that the reading is not affected by airflow).

2. Underarm mode
   a. Clean and dry your armpit.
   b. Insert the thermometer into your armpit and hold your arm firmly against your body (so that the measurement is not affected by the surrounding air).
   Note: From a medical point of view, underarm measurement is the least accurate.

3. Rectal mode
   a. Use a suitable lubricant on the flexible tip of the thermometer.
   b. Carefully and slowly insert the thermometer about 1 cm into the rectum.
   4. Bath mode
   a. Immerse the measuring tip in water and wait for the audible signal.
   Note: Do not submerge the thermometer completely. Do not exceed the measurement range of the thermometer.

PREVIOUS READINGS

The thermometer has a memory of the last 10 measurements. To view them, proceed as follows:

1. Turn on the thermometer by pressing the power button.
2. When the last measured value appears on the display, press and hold the power button.
3. The thermometer will display the previous readings.
4. Press the power button again to toggle between individual readings.
5. To exit memory mode, hold down the power button for about 3 seconds and the thermometer will turn off.

CHANGING MEASUREMENT UNITS

The thermometer can display values in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. By default, the thermometer is set to Celsius.

To switch between units, proceed as follows.

1. With the thermometer turned off, press the power button and hold it for about 3 seconds.
2. While the button is being held down, the thermometer will turn on, change temperature units and get ready to take a reading.
3. You can see your selection in the upper right corner of the display.

REPLACING THE BATTERY
When the battery is low, the empty battery icon appears on the thermometer display in the lower right corner.
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:

1. Slide the battery cover off.
2. Take the battery out.
3. Insert the new battery with the correct polarity into the compartment.
4. Put the battery cover back on.

TROUBLESHOOTING

at least 1 minute and repeat the measurement. Make sure you
| The temperature is higher than 43.9 °C (111.0 °F)| follow the instructions in this manual.
| The thermometer moved whilst taking the reading.| Turn the thermometer off and on again and repeat the measurement. Do not move the thermometer when taking the reading and be sure to keep it securely in one place.
| Predictive measurement time exceeded 15 seconds.| The ambient temperature may be too low, repeat the measurement when the ambient temperature is higher.
If you had a cold drink beforehand, wait at least 15 minutes and take the reading again.
If the thermometer moved when taking the reading, try it again, making sure to keep the thermometer in one place.
| Dead battery.| Replace the battery with a new one.
| The thermometer is not working properly and may be damaged.| Remove the battery from the thermometer, wait at least 1 minute, replace the battery and try using the thermometer again. If the error message still appears, contact customer support.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

°F)
Accuracy in other range| ± 0.2 °C (± 0.4 °F)
Modes| Oral / Rectal / Underarm / Bath
Display| 3-colour backlight with temperature indication
Memory| Last 10 measurements
Additional functions| Flexible tip, audible signals, fever alert, units in °C or °F, auto-off, low battery indicator
Battery| 1 x CR2032
Battery life| Approx. 1000 measurements (1 year measuring 3 times a day)
Degree of protection| IP27
Dimensions| 14.3 cm x 2.5 cm x 1.4 cm
Weight| 21 g (with battery)
Operational temperature| 5 °C — 40 °C (41 °F — 104 °F)
Storage temperature| -10 °C — 50 °C (14 °F — 122 °F)

SAFETY WHEN WORKING WITH THE DEVICE

1. Carefully read the enclosed safety instructions.
2. For proper handling of the product, download and read the most up-to-date version of the manual and safety instructions at www.truelife.eu.

Printing errors and changes to information reserved.

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Hangzhou City, 311100 Zhejiang P.R. China
Last revision date: 2023-01

References

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